Southern Conquest

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Status: In Progress  |  Genre: Mystery and Crime  |  House: Booksiesilk Classic Group

They say that hospitality is the heart of the American south, however that’s not the case in this biscuit sopping tale. Behind mansion walls and tea sipping conversations live deceit, betrayal, sex, power and unscrupulousness. The Lexington family is the epitome of old southern aristocracy. They have wealth and undisputed power. However their paradise is interrupted when the Cohen’s move in next door. What will happen when they become acquainted?

Table of Contents

Something Smells

(June 1967) The heat is on for Angelcrest, South Carolina. The tall pine trees are harmonizing beautifully with the breeze. In this i... Read Chapter

What To Feel

On the east side of Angelcrest Francine is in her one-bedroom apartment. Her apartment walls are navy blue with white baseboards. The apa... Read Chapter

Knocking On Adolescence's Door

The train arrives at Harmonica Dock Train Station three days later. Magnolia grabs her luggage and exits the train. She enters the statio... Read Chapter

Alright Magnolia

 “What the hell are you two doing here?” Titus asks disgustedly.  “He’s applying to be a student here.” Charlotte... Read Chapter

What Did I Say?

The next morning at seven o’clock Magnolia awakens. She makes her bed and goes into the bathroom. After finishing she slips into a purp... Read Chapter

January 5, 1944

The following morning Adelaide is in her bedroom standing in front of her body mirror. She is wearing a form fitting white short-sleeve d... Read Chapter

I Handled It

 Magnolia walks away from the podium and onto the floor. Adelaide walks over and hugs her.  “I’m so proud of you. You r... Read Chapter

The Long Haul

 “Well honey you know what we have to do.” Adelaide says coolly.  Magnolia opens the envelope and reads the document. &... Read Chapter

Scarlett

 Magnolia and Adelaide are sitting in the first-class car of the black passenger train. The seats are leather and suede with red lea... Read Chapter

Scarlett

 Magnolia and Adelaide are sitting in the first-class car of the black passenger train. The seats are leather and suede with red lea... Read Chapter

Why Didn't You

 “What are you doing here?” Magnolia asks shocked.  “I came to support you during your hearing.” Avery says happily... Read Chapter

Dad Left Me In Charge

“On what charges?” Adelaide asks with equal seriousness looking the first police officer in his eyes. “For the murders of Lowry... Read Chapter

You Are Who You Are

“So, you’re the officer that shot them huh?” Renee asks shocked slipping her hands in her pockets.  “Yes, I did, didn’... Read Chapter

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